Massive delays on I-78 east from tractor-trailer fire, lane closures

A tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 78 east in Union County forced lane closures and caused major traffic backups Wednesday morning.

The tractor-trailer burst into flames just before 7 a.m. near Glenside Avenue in Berkeley Heights and has closed the right and center lanes, according to 511nj.org, the state department of transportation’s traffic website.